Fashion career profile

Pierre Cardin

Pierre Cardin was an Italian-born French couturier, entrepreneur and the founder of his namesake Paris house. After training as a tailor and working for Paquin, Schiaparelli and Christian Dior, he opened his own business in 1950. Cardin became associated with

Role

Founder and Couturier, Pierre Cardin

Nationality

French

Age

98

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Fashion houses

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